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Non-communicable diseases on the Rise in sub-Saharan Africa, the underappreciated threat of a dual disease burden

Mapesi, Herry and Paris, Daniel Henry. (2019) Non-communicable diseases on the Rise in sub-Saharan Africa, the underappreciated threat of a dual disease burden. PRAXIS, 108 (15). pp. 997-1005.

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Abstract

In sub-Saharan Africa, the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) remains under appreciated, but emerging evidence suggests it to be substantial. NCDs such as arterial hypertension, heart diseases, diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney diseases are especially relevant, and put additional strain on the already challenged health systems in this region. Moreover, NCDs appear to be associated with higher mortality and morbidity rates and are more common in younger population groups, in people from sub-Saharan Africa when compared to more developed countries. In this review, we summarize the current literature on the burden of NCDs in sub-Saharan Africa, and highlight the clinical implications of the most relevant etiologies, i.e. arterial hypertension, heart diseases, diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney diseases.
Faculties and Departments:09 Associated Institutions > Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH)
09 Associated Institutions > Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) > Department of Medicine (MED)
UniBasel Contributors:Mapesi, Herry and Paris, Daniel Henry
Item Type:Article, refereed
Article Subtype:Research Article
Publisher:Hogrefe
ISSN:1661-8157
e-ISSN:1661-8165
Note:Publication type according to Uni Basel Research Database: Journal article
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Last Modified:03 Mar 2020 13:09
Deposited On:03 Mar 2020 13:09

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